RICHMOND — The next treasurer of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Virginia Baptist Mission Board will combine broad experience in financial management with an ability to communicate Virginia Baptists’ mission to congregations, BGAV partners and other denominational…
John Leland Center graduates second largest class in its history
ARLINGTON, Va. — The John Leland Center for Theological Studies graduated the second largest class in its history during commencement exercises earlier this month. At the Church at Clarendon in Arlington, Va., in which Leland is located, nine students earned…
Churches leave their mark on Habitat homes, even when they’re not actually on site
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. — When volunteers for Habitat for Humanity are working at build sites, they often use markers to write words of encouragement on 2x4s while the house is under construction, according to Cristi Lawton, development director for Habitat for…
Holiday travelers find welcome from churches at interstate rest stops
PETERSBURG, Va. — As travelers packed their bags and hit the interstates on the way to the beach, campground or other getaways on Memorial Day, volunteers from churches in the Petersburg (Va.) Baptist Association were packing coolers, coffee pots and…
With new partnerships, Bluefield College aims to better equip ministry leaders
BLUEFIELD, Va. — Bluefield College is partnering with the Christian Leaders Link and the Network for Theological Education to train and better equip ministers and laypersons for more effective ministry and leadership in churches and communities. The college signed agreements…
Virginia Baptist Foundation awards nearly $100,000 in scholarships to 46 students
RICHMOND — The Virginia Baptist Foundation has awarded scholarships totaling $91,500 to 46 students affiliated with Baptist General Association of Virginia churches. During its sixth annual recognition ceremony May 19, the foundation presented the scholarships to the students, representing 49…
Latest BGAV compendium of statistics and resources released for download
RICHMOND — A list of churches affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and their staff members is among the information included in the 2012 Virginia Baptist Annual, just released by the Virginia Baptist Mission Board’s communications office. The…
Thin silver band reminds teens to make healthy choices, say organizers of abstinence movement
SPARTA, Va. — Over 90 teenagers in the Caroline County, Va., area are wearing a thin silver band. Someday they hope it will be replaced by a wedding ring. In the meantime the silver band serves as a reminder of…
Helping Christians understand Islam is goal of Beckett Center, says its founder
RICHMOND — There’s a rickshaw parked at the Virginia Baptist Resource Center, typical of those in South Asia. Don’t look for it out front in one of the reserved parking spots. It’s on display inside in the museum of the…